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I had the opportunity to attend the Plymouth Owners Club car meet in Tucson, Arizona last weekend (April 14, 2013). I took along my video camera and put together a short video. It is posted on my YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/ihazwings I will be posting some short 1-2 minute videos in the coming weeks showing individual cars with descriptions provided by the owners. If you subscribe to the YouTube channel with your email, you will be notified when those short videos are posted. It was a nice event put on the Grand Canyon Region of POC. The location was beautiful this time of year. I did not take my '41 as I only had the weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped with this event.

Just want to give a shout out to some people who really helped with the BBQ. GTK Without the forum, the BBQ wouldn't be as big or as awesome. No way. I have always supported the site and am grateful for Geralds hard work to make it what it is today. It is my favorite website. Looking forward to seeing you at Lucky number Seven, my friend. BOB KOCH Made a contribution to the site layout.....well....he paid for the porta potty. A VERY IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT! lol...thank you Bob. HP ENGINES Harry and his son William donated a bunch of pistons for the trophies. After enjoying all the trucks and a few burgers he said "I'll get you whatever you need for next year"....very cool. TED HORNING Ted's business made a large donation to the BBQ. "I like what you're doing here" He has a beautiful 48 Ford truck and is working on a 48 PH so he "fits in" for next year. lol Ted trailered the inprogress truck to the event to prove it! ROBERTS MOTORS Gary was nice enough to send a box of catalogs, free Hats and Shirts to the BBQ. To have a vendor tip his hat to a bunch of guys hanging out on old fenders, eating burgers, is cool. I appreciate the support and the kind gesture! MEMBERS OF THE FORUM The helping hand of people who made it to the event, the extra food, the trucks, cars, everything was awesome! In the past I have put a fair amount of money into the whole deal and wouldn't come close to breaking even. This year was different. I broke even. Wow what a feeling! Everyone knows how hard it is to throw an event like this at thier own house, but really, I'm getting better at it. So in the spirit of "I'm not trying to make money at this"....I'm donating 100 bucks to Merle's charity. I love seeing the interests in these trucks grow. I enjoy seeing the forum get bigger and more interesting. And I plan to continue to provide a place where we can "show up and show off" our trucks. Thanks again to everyone for keeping it fun. 48D

Mark, Hold u'r Horses! This is a nostalgic salvage yard thread, do not hi-jack it for your selfish purposes /Pekka

Thanks guys this is what I wanted to hear. Leaving it stock and just bringing it back to life makes me feel much better. I know what I am doing there. The frame swapping or front clipping had me concerned. She doesnt need to do 80 but 55 to 60 would be nice as not to get run over. Much thinking to be done.

Just caravanned (sp?) with some other vintage Plymouths. The '35 had a T5 transmission and the '46 had an overdrive transmission. Near as I can tell they did not have any great advantage over my '33 with its 4.375 rear end. We kept is reasonably slow, between 55 and 60 most of the 900 miles except for the hills where my car actually did better than theirs. I think the factory engineers were pretty good at putting together a balanced package: About the time the engine runs out of steam you are starting to wonder about the brakes and the suspension is letting you know that you are running fast. If you change one part of that balanced package without addressing the rest you could have issues. So if you insist on a modern car with vintage styling, drop the body on a modern frame. But if you just put everything back to spec you will have a pretty darned good piece of transportation. Friday I'm heading the 900 miles back home in my '33 (been 1200 miles so far on this trip). This leg will be solo so no "safety in numbers". I am planning on running 60 MPH with breaks for food, fuel and stretching the legs. 500 miles on day one, 400 miles on day two. If I had a 4.1 rear I'd probably bump that up to 65 MPH.

Figures, I'm in an airplane on my way to Cincinasty, and I just got an email from the USPS that my carbs have arrived from George's shop and are sitting on my front porch... I feel a case of the Friday flu coming on.

At minimum I would add disc brakes up front and seat belts in the cab. It won't have power steering so depending on her upper body strength steering while stopped will be difficult, but once it's rolling she would have no problems. This would make parking more difficult. Also, if its a 3 speed truck I wouldn't think much about it, but if it has a 4 speed she'll have to learn the art of the "double clutch". A diff or complete rear axle upgrade for better highway gearing would be a good upgrade. But if you really want a good daily driver for her that will be easy to handle you may want to consider a Dakota front clip along with the Dakota drivetrain. By the way, welcome to the family. Merle

About time to get that Plymouth on the road. Probably ready to stretch it's legs a bit.

Could you take a picture of what your vice and the stand used to hold it. It looks interesting. Thanks